OAK RIDGE
DISCIPLE HOUSE
RESIDENT
HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC
PAGE
Program Overview
01 – 02
Three Critical Core Concepts (SOS)
02 – 03
Not Tolerated & Non-Negotiable Rule Violations
03 – 04
Legal & Justice System Involvement
04 – 05
Classes, Personal Study & Journaling
06 – 07
General House and Program Rules
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A c c o u n t a b i l i t y (07)
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M a i l (12)
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B a t h r o o m / S h o w e r (08)
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B e d r o o m (09)
Meals / Kitchen /
R e f r i g e r a t o r (12)
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Cell Phone / Electronic
D e v i c e s (08)
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Money/Personal
S p e n d i n g (13)
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P r a y e r C i r c l e (13)
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P r o p e r t y B o u n d a r i e s (14)
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S t o r e S h o p p i n g (14)
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S t a f f H o u s e (14)
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Workout Room/ Work
S h o p (14)
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C h a p e l (09)
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C h o r e s (09)
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D r e s s C o d e (10)
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L a n g u a g e (11)
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L a u n d r y (11)
Family Visitation & Restoration
07 – 15
15 – 17
Daily Schedule
18
Relapse Prevention Plan Overview
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What Is Oak Ridge Disciple House?
Oak Ridge Disciple House is a residential Christian character building & discipleship
program for men 18 + years old. Length of stay is 6 months (mandatory minimum).
What Oak Ridge Disciple House Is Not!
Oak Ridge Disciple House is NOT a drug/alcohol treatment/rehab program! Even though
Oak Ridge Disciple House reaches out to men who have struggled in their past with drugs &
alcohol, it is a discipleship program. Oak Ridge Disciple House does NOT have the capacity to
effectively manage any person with significant medical, physical or psychological impairments.
What Does Oak Ridge Disciple House Teach?
The Oak Ridge Disciple House provides biblical teaching and focuses its full attention on
three life & death relationships that all men must come to terms with:
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1st MOST IMPORTANT is a man‟s relationship with GOD!
Oak Ridge Disciple House claims and teaches biblical truth of God the Father (Abba)/God
the Son (Jesus Christ)/God the Spirit (Holy Spirit). If a man is not in right standing with God
he remains not only in mortal peril of further destruction in his physical earthly life; but also
immortal peril in the eternal life yet to come! Only after truly understanding and
establishing himself in this 1st most important relationship will a man be prepared to
manage the…
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nd
CRITICAL relationship between a man and HIMSELF!
How a man manages the image of himself that he carries with him everywhere he goes;
how he sees/or doesn‟t see his “selfishness” in relation to the 1st most important
relationship with God is absolutely critical! Only when a man is able to firmly grasp and
stand on biblical truth in this relationship, is he able to handle and manage the…
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rd
ESSENTIAL relationship between a man and OTHERS!
This relationship embraces family, friends, church, community, etc.
It is MOST
IMPORTANT and CRITICAL that a rock-solid foundation be built in the 1st and 2nd
relationships so that a man‟s true life – the life he was created for – can be seen, felt and
experienced by others here!
It is because of the tremendous amount of study, introspection, learning and work required
in these three areas of relationship that Oak Ridge Disciple House is a mandatory minimum of
6 months. When a man has come to the end of himself; when he‟s hit rock bottom and his
spirit is truly broken – whether through drugs & alcohol or other life hurts, habits or hang-ups –
he must be completely ready and willing to commit and dedicate at least 6 months of his
immediate future to bury his former self and become a new creation through Christ Jesus.
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How Much Does Oak Ridge Disciple House Cost?
Oak Ridge Disciple House is a private, non-profit ministry supported through the faithful
donations, contributions and tithes of others. Additionally, every man accepted into the program
is asked to contribute $600 per month to assist the ministry with basic food, housing, utility and
fuel expenses. Oak Ridge Disciple House is open to discussing individual funding from family
members, friends, scholarships, other supporters, etc. on a case-by-case basis.
THREE CRITICAL CORE CONCEPTS
S
O
S
– Surrender
Three Critical
– Obedience
Core Concepts of
– Service
Christian Character!
“SOS” is an internationally recognized Morse code distress signal. This signal indicates that a
person, or group of people, is being threatened by grave, imminent, life threatening danger and
is in need of immediate assistance! The “SOS” distress signal became the worldwide standard
under the second International Radiotelegraphic Convention and went into effect on July 1,
1908. The radio signal of, “dit-dit-dit-dah-dah-dah-dit-dit-dit” has became one of the most
recognizable sounds on the open ocean among ship Commanders and Captains. Even though
modern technology and advancements in wireless communication have replaced Morse code,
to this day if the sound, “dit-dit-dit-dah-dah-dah-dit-dit-dit” is heard through any means, help will
be sent immediately to the location of the signal!
SURRENDER:
Psalm 51:17 ~ “My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and
contrite heart O God, You will not despise.”
Matthew 22:36-38 ~ “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law? Jesus replied:
„Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is
the first and greatest commandment‟.”
OBEDIENCE:
Psalm 128:1 ~ “Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience
to Him.”
1 John 2:3-5 ~ “We know that we have come to know Him if we keep His commands. Whoever
says, „I know Him,‟ but does not do what He commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that
person. But if anyone obeys His word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how
we know we are in Him.”
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SERVICE:
Matthew 25:40 ~ “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of
these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Galatians 5:13 ~ “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your
freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
AT THE HEART OF IT ALL: The Oak Ridge Disciple House
program STARTS with you, but in the END it really is much more
about God and other people! And how God can and will use you to
help other people (family, friends and strangers) around you.
This program is not about getting free FROM something! It‟s about finding
freedom IN something! And that something is a deep, personal, intimate, love
relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (God the Father, Jesus the Son,
and the Spirit as the great Counselor, Comforter, Healer and Helper).
Though you probably will not understand it in the beginning, you will come to learn
that your life is really not about you at all. You were brought into this world to bring
honor to God, to love Him, and help others find the same thing! Are you ready?
NOT TOLERATED & NON-NEGOTIABLE
The following behaviors will NOT BE TOLERATED and are NON-NEGOTIABLE within
the Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building Program.
A single violation in any area listed will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the
program.
Oak Ridge Disciple House maintains an upfront, crystal clear, no nonsense policy in
matters that may affect the safety of any person as well as to strictly protect the integrity
of God’s work being accomplished in and the reputation of the Oak Ridge Disciple House
Christian Character Building Program, its Director, its leaders, and faithful supporters of
the ministry.
DRUGS
NOTE: All residents are subject to random urinalysis drug screens at any time. Refusal
to submit to a drug screen upon the request of the Director or Director's designee
will be grounds for dismissal from the program.
Past users of hypodermic needles may be asked to get a blood test as part of
initial intake process to screen for infectious diseases.
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Use of tobacco products, alcohol, or illegal drugs of any sort.
Abuse of any over the counter drugs where specific instructions for use are not followed.
Use of prescription drugs other than as specifically prescribed by a physician for the person
intended.
VIOLENCE
Physical violence or verbal threats toward other people or Oak Ridge Disciple House
property.
EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
Any behavior appearing to be flirtatious or appearing to establish or advance a relationship
for personal benefit or gratification with another person; especially with others who come
out to the property in support of Oak Ridge Disciple House‟s purpose and mission.
o One-on-one conversation or prayer away from the general group.
o Note passing, texting, personal correspondence.
o Giving or receiving of personal gifts.
These relationship expectations do not apply to existing relationships being restored (wives, fiancé‟s, etc.)
GUESTS / TEACHERS / VISITORS
Challenging, argumentative, disrespectful comments, or confrontational questions.
MONEY / PERSONAL PROPERTY
Stealing, borrowing, loaning, or trading of personal property and/or money.
SECRECY
Allowing any of the above NOT TOLERATED / NON-NEGOTIABLE behaviors to continue in
the program and not reporting immediately any violations I personally observe or become
aware of.
LEGAL & JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord‟s sake, whether
to the king as supreme, or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the
punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good. For this is the will of
God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men – as free,
yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. Honor all people.
Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. (1 Peter 2:13 – 17 NKJV)
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Full Disclosure & Cooperation With Authorities: Any person seeking enrollment into the
Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building Program shall fully disclose to the
Director or Director‟s Designee ALL known past, present and possible future involvement with
the juvenile and adult justice system. The program will not be used by any person to avoid,
hide, or runaway from legal consequences, authorities or the legal system in general. The
Director and all persons affiliated with the Oak Ridge Disciple House will fully cooperate on
every level with law enforcement personnel, probation/parole officers, private investigators,
and/or any court that is actively seeking to exercise any warrant.
Active Probation/Parole Supervision:
Any person seeking enrollment into the program
who is under current supervision (probation, pre-trial release, parole, etc.) shall obtain
clearance and authorization from his supervising officer prior to being admitted into the
program. The Director or Director‟s Designee will openly offer information about the program
to any interested officer or court requesting such information.
Existing Warrant(s): Taking into full consideration the above stated guidelines, existing
warrants will not automatically disqualify a person from admission into the program. They will
be discussed and handled on a case by case basis. Existing FELONY WARRANTS MUST
be disclosed through intake process and will be discussed very seriously so as not to
jeopardize any person or aspect of the program.
Upon completion of the Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building Program, all
graduates will be expected to have a documented plan established and in place concerning
his intention to take care of, resolve, and serve out whatever legal consequences may be
rendered concerning any active warrants.
No man is able to serve God with integrity and character if he is running from the laws of men
and not willing to, “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar‟s …” (Matthew 22:21)
Disqualifying Prior Offense History: The overall make up of the Oak Ridge Disciple House
Christian Character Building Program is not designed to deal with certain issues where more
intense professional therapy, counseling, or treatment may be required. Individuals with prior
adjudications or convictions for any of the following offenses are not well suited for the Oak
Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building Program and will not be accepted into the
program:
Sexual assault of any kind, sexual exposure, lewdness, prostitution, or sexual addictions;
Violent offenses involving weapons and/or bodily injury; including any history of violent
assaultive behavior;
Arson or fire setting;
Cruelty to animals.
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CLASSES, PERSONAL STUDY & JOURNALING
The Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building Program operates
on the basic premise of the “Law of the Harvest” which states:
“As a man sows, so shall he reap?” (Galatians 6:7–8).
In other words, “To whatever extent a man invests and puts into his program, he will to
the same extent get out of it. If he invests and puts only a little bit in, he will only get a little bit
out. The more he puts into it, the more he will get out of it.”
“Sow righteousness for yourselves; reap the fruit of unfailing love, and
break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he
comes and showers his righteousness on you.” (Hosea 10:12)
With this concept in mind, the following Seven P’s exist within the Oak Ridge Disciple
House Christian Character Building Program concerning ALL classes, personal study, and daily
journaling times:
P ROMPT:
Residents shall be prompt for all scheduled classes, programs and events. A good
“rule of thumb” to follow in the program is “prompt” means arriving 5 minutes early from
scheduled start time.
P REPARED:
Residents shall be prepared with bible, pen/pencil and notebook paper/binder
in hand in order to take notes and document lessons learned or insight gained from class, study,
program or journaling.
P ROFESSIONAL:
Residents shall be professional, meaning their current emotions, biases,
baggage, contentions, etc. will be “checked at the door” and left outside of scheduled classes
and programs and the resident‟s full focus shall be placed on the task or study topic at hand.
P ERSONAL:
Residents shall stay focused on personal issues, problems and responsibilities
concerning themselves personally during classes, study times, and while journaling. Residents
shall not allow attitudes, opinions or arguments to be formed or focused on other people in an
attempt to avoid personal responsibility for themselves and their program.
P OLITE:
Residents shall be polite and respectful during classes and study times and not
create distractions by engaging in side conversations/talking, moving around unnecessarily,
making undue noise, etc. or in any other manner interfere with those who are reading, studying,
journaling, and pursuing a deeper relationship with God around them.
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P RIORITIZE:
Residents shall prioritize the significance of investing as much as possible in
their classes, personal study, and journaling! These particular areas are where the core work is
accomplished in the Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building Program and shall
not be taken lightly!
 Napping, reclining, dosing, snoozing, etc. during classes, personal study, and journaling time
is not acceptable and will be confronted by staff and peers if observed!
 If a resident is feeling either tired or restless during classes, personal; study, or journaling
time, he is encouraged to stand up without distracting others, take a brief stretch, and then
get back to the priority matters at hand.
GENERAL HOUSE & PROGRAM RULES
The entire Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building Program is built upon a
foundation of RESPECT & CARE for self and for others.
When a man is wrapped up in the world of destructive addiction, pretty much everything he
does is motivated by self interest, escapism, immediate gratification, pleasure of the flesh and
disrespect for self and others.
A resident can count on not liking some of the general house & program rules. But know
this – every time a resident feels the twinge of displeasure about a rule or expectation in this
program, that twinge has its roots in the world of self interest, escapism, immediate gratification,
pleasure of the flesh and disrespect for self and others!
It is the deliberate intention of the Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building
Program to bring a man OUT OF that world and move him INTO a world of intimacy with God
where Truth, Nobility, Justice, Purity, Loveliness, Good Report, Virtue, and Praise Worthiness
live and thrive. (Philippians 4:8)
Everything associated the Oak Ridge Disciple House shall be RESPECTED and CARED
for, including all Property, Persons, and Program components.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
During all events and functions off the Oak Ridge Disciple House property, all residents are
expected to have an accountability partner with them at all times. Residents who have been in
the program less than three (3) months shall be partnered with residents who have three (3) or
more months in the program.
Two residents who have both been in the program less than three (3) months should not be
accountability partners to each other.
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While off the property, residents shall not simply walk away individually for any reason,
including, but not limited to, checking something out, using a restroom, getting a drink of water,
going to talk to another person not in the program, running into convenience store to buy a
snack or soda, etc.
BATHROOM & SHOWER:
Residents shall practice and maintain good hygiene skills daily, including, but not limited
to, showering on a daily basis; wearing fresh clothes daily; using deodorant daily, brushing
teeth daily, etc.
Bathroom & shower areas shall be kept clean at all times. Residents shall be considerate
of the other residents who have to use the same bathroom following their personal use,
including, but not limited to, wiping down mirror and sink area with no residual matter left
splashed on mirror or in sink (shaving cream, facial whiskers, tooth paste, etc.)
Time in shower shall not be more than ten (10) minutes per resident – get in, get clean,
clean up area, get out.
BEDROOMS:
Bedrooms and personal sleeping space must be kept clean and orderly at all times. Shoes,
towels, personal property, etc. must be kept neat and picked up off the floor. Clothes shall
be folded and properly stored in space provided.
Beds must be made neatly upon getting up at the start of the day.
Eating is not allowed in bedrooms at any time. Any personal snack items must be stored in
a tightly sealed container. Food must be eaten at kitchen table or outside.
 Upon graduation or discharge from program, bedroom and personal
sleeping space must be thoroughly cleaned, dusted, vacuumed, etc. and
left in as good of a condition or better as original for the next resident to
sleep in the same room or space.
CELL PHONE / ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
Residents are not allowed to possess or carry a personal cell phone on their person until
the last month of the program upon approval by the Director or Director's designee.
Personal electronic devices such as Mp3 or I-Tune players shall be cleaned of any secular
music or video content. Only Christian music is allowed to be listened to while actively engaged
in the program. Players may be viewed and/or listened to at any time by the Director or
Director's designee to ensure that all content is appropriate in nature.
(*) See also “Phone Contact with Family Members” under FAMILY VISITATION /
RESTORATION section.
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CHAPEL:
The Seven P’s outlined under Classes, Personal Study, and Journaling shall be followed
during time in chapel. The following additional expectations exist:
 No hats or hoodies shall be worn while in the chapel.
 All beverages brought into the chapel shall be in spill-proof cups with lids tightly secured.
 Sincere effort shall be made by all residents to recite and store in his heart the standard
memory verses. Sitting or standing idly without even trying is not acceptable.
 When reading scripture directly from the bible, resident shall stand and demonstrate respect,
confidence and assurence in his tone of voice while reading.
 Backdoor of the chapel shall be double checked and locked (dead bolt) before leaving.
 Lights, AC/heat shall be turned off before leaving.
 After chapel, ALL residents shall participate in a personal prayer walk around field. Four
laps minimum. No talking allowed. This is personal, active time alone with God!
DAILY CHORES / WEEKLY DEEP CLEAN “DUST-BUSTER”:
House leaders are responsible for establishing a weekly rotating daily chore assignment list
for all residents in the house.
Once established, residents shall not trade, swap, or bargain in any way with other residents
concerning their chore assignment.
Residents shall not perform the daily chore of another resident unless the resident is
physically sick or incapacitated and is physically unable to perform his assigned chore for the
day.
A detailed written description of each chore and what is expected to properly complete the
chore is available in the house.
Chore categories include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Floor Mopping
o Workout Room & Shop
o Kitchen & Dishes
o Floor Vacuuming
o Living Room
o Outside Property & Deck
o Bathrooms
A weekly deep clean “dust-buster” shall occur on Saturdays under the direction of the house
leaders. Specific “dust-buster” tasks and chores shall be assigned by the house leaders
based on number of residents available and other program needs being met. All residents
shall thoroughly participate in the “dust-buster” to ensure that the following areas are
maintained and kept in pristine condition as much as possible:
o Resident House
o Program Van
o Outside Deck &
Property
o Staff House (*)
o Cemetery
o Chapel
o Workout Room & Shop
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Staff shall be responsible for the staff house “dust-buster”. Staff may solicit help from
residents to assist in the staff house “dust-buster”, however, they shall not allow
residents to work in the staff house without a staff member present.
DRESS CODE:
Every resident shall keep in mind that he represents Oak Ridge Disciple House
Christian Character Building Program at all times and shall present himself with
dignity, integrity and honor not only through his behavior but also through the attire
he wears.
Resident‟s general style and manner of attire while in the Oak Ridge Disciple House
Christian Character Building Program shall represent conservative traditional values and reflect
a personal sense of respect and care for one‟s appearance.
Acceptable attire includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Fresh clothing shall be worn each day. (See Donated Clothing Closet below if resident
does not possess adequate clothing to accomplish this)
Residents shall wear a shirt whenever guests or visitors are on the property
All hats shall be removed whenever entering an indoor environment
Baseball hats shall be worn with brim facing forward creating shade for eyes
Resident‟s attire shall not represent contemporary trends set by the world as “stylish”. Manner
of clothing not acceptable includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Saggy, baggy pants revealing underpants
Baseball hat brims worn tilted, angled, or backwards
Tight fitted clothing intended to emphasize or show off physique, including tank-top or
muscle-man shirts
T-shirts with logos or advertisements representing negative, sarcastic, violent, or in any
manner offensive images. This includes political slogans, images, or sayings which may be
offensive to others of different political views.
Wearing of sunglasses over eyes while indoors or at night
Church / Community Events attire shall include clean slacks or jeans without rips, tears, or
holes, a clean, wrinkle free shirt, belt, and clean shoes – “business casual” standard.
Upon admission, residents clothing will be inventoried to ensure that each resident has
adequate clothing while in the program. Additional clothing may be made available to a resident
through the ministry‟s Donated Clothing Closet.
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The Donated Clothing Closet is intended to provide only basic clothing needs. The Closet
shall be monitored by ministry staff and house leaders to ensure that hoarding or excessive
taking of clothing from the Closet does not occur.
Upon graduation or discharge from the program, residents clothing will be inventoried again
to ensure that the Donated Clothing Closet was not abused or taken advantage of.
LANGUAGE:
Profanity, cursing, disrespectful language, etc. is not acceptable within the Oak Ridge
Disciple House Christian Character Building Program.
1 Peter 3:8 – 10: “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another,
and be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the
contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a
blessing. For, whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and
their lips from deceitful speech.”
LAUNDRY:
Laundry day is on Friday morning and mandatory for all residents.
Laundry is done at the Washatopia Laundromat in Georgetown, Texas.
Laundry is washed “community style” wherein two or more residents shall wash their clothes
together in large load machines.
Residents shall work together to help sort and fold his and other resident‟s clothing that were
washed together.
If a resident wishes to wash his clothing separately from other residents, he is free to do so
but must provide his own money to do so.
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While clothing is in the process of being washed and dried, residents shall use the down
time for personal study and/or journaling time. Residents shall not idly sit or watch the
television in the laundromat.
If conversation is struck up with other patrons in the laundromat, topic of conversation shall
be centered on personal testimony, the Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character
Building Program, evangelism for Jesus Christ, or praying for the patron. Residents shall
not engage in private one-on-one conversation or prayer with patrons. If conversation or
prayer takes place, no less than two residents shall participate in the conversation or
prayer.
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NOTE: Residents are encouraged to be sensitive to movement and working of the
Holy Spirit while in the laundromat as many wonderful things have taken place there
as other patrons take notice of men reading their bibles, engaged in quiet study, and
having Christ centered conversations.
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MAIL:
All incoming mail addressed to any resident must be sent to the program‟s post office box:
O AK RIDGE DISCIPLE HOUSE
P.O. BOX 542
FLORENCE, TX. 76527
All incoming resident mail will be opened in the presence of the Program Director or
Director‟s designee to ensure the absence of contraband as well as to account for any money or
property received.
All mail incoming and outgoing mail will be briefly screened for content by the Program
Director or Director‟s designee in order to protect the safety and integrity of the ministry, the
Program Director, the staff, residents, outside family members and supporters of the ministry
from spirits of dissention, hostility, divisiveness, and negativity as well as to screen for written
content that may pertain to harming self or others.
All outgoing mail will be given to Program Director or Director‟s designee unsealed.
Program Director or Director‟s designee will seal envelopes and ensure that letter is placed in a
United States Postal Service mailbox by the end of the next business day.
For residents who have very limited or no family financial support, postage may be
provided by the ministry directly. If a resident is unable to buy their own postage, they may
submit mail to the Director or designee for postage.
MEALS / KITCHEN / REFRIGERATOR:
Oak Ridge Disciple House meals, kitchen, pantry, and refrigerator are at all times closely
managed by the designated house cook (“Kitchen Manager”).
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The kitchen, pantry, and refrigerator are not open 24/7. Residents shall not come & go,
eat and take food as they please from the kitchen, pantry, or refrigerator.
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Food items shall not be placed into nor taken out of the refrigerator, kitchen, or pantry
without permission from the Kitchen Manager.
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Breakfast, lunch, and supper are prepared every day under the direction of the Kitchen
Manager as established through a weekly menu.
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The Kitchen Manager may solicit help as needed from residents to help prepare meals.
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Residents are allowed to have input into the weekly menu by making suggestions or
requests depending on availability of food items, donations, and house funds.
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MONEY / PERSONAL SPENDING:
A significant component of the Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building
Program is to help men learn accountability and how to better manage his personal finances. It
is the deliberate intent of the program to break the cycle of secrecy and self-centered, often
exorbitant spending wrapped around the world of addictions.
Residents are expected to be open and transparent about personal spending money
coming in and being spent while in the Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building
Program.
 Residents
are allowed to have up to $40 cash on their person at any time while in the
program. All other personal spending money shall be kept secured in the Director‟s office.
 An
envelope shall be kept and maintained by the Director or Director's designee in the
secured program office for each resident containing his personal spending money.
A
record of what money comes in and what money is spent shall be maintained on the
envelope.
 If a family member gives a resident spending money, the resident is expected to relay this
information and/or the money itself to the Director or Director's designee so that it can be
documented and/or placed in the resident‟s envelope.
 Other than for simple items for a dollar or two, all receipts for expenditures of $5.00 or more
shall be turned into the Director or Director's designee with resident‟s name printed on it and
placed in the resident‟s folder to properly account for the money spent.
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Other than for an occasional simple snack or drink purchased for another resident –
loaning, borrowing, or spending of money between residents is strictly forbidden!
(See STORE SHOPPING section for additional guidelines.)
PRAYER CIRCLE:
The apostles all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the
women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. (Acts 1:14)
ALL residents are required to participate in a day‟s end prayer circle prior to lights out and
going to bed. A house leader will call the final meeting for the day.
Residents are encouraged to briefly share specific challenges, victories, or needs they
faced through the day so that the other residents may join with him in prayer and lift up the
challenges, victories, or needs.
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PROPERTY BOUNDARIES:
Residents are required to remain within the property boundaries AT ALL TIMES unless
participating in a planned event/activity or prior permission has been obtained from the Program
Director or designee. Residents shall not walk out the front gate, hop over any fence line or go
beyond the boundaries of the property.
(*) Any resident that leaves the property boundaries without prior approval or proper
authorization will be considered as an attempt to leave the program and may in turn be
asked to leave the program as a result of this violation.
STORE SHOPPING:
Residents will be allowed to purchase snacks and personal items at local shopping and
convenience stores.
A resident shall always be accompanied by a staff member while shopping and at check
out. Staff shall observe and ensure at checkout that nothing is purchased by a resident which
would violate existing program rules or in any way pose to be a stumbling block for another
resident.
Other than simple snack items or drinks for a dollar or two, all other shopping receipts shall
be turned into the Director or designee and placed in the resident‟s folder to properly account for
his finances.
STAFF HOUSE:
The staff house is OFF LIMITS to all residents unless a specific invitation or direction to
enter the house is presented by a staff member. Residents shall not use the staff house for
personal quiet time or study time unless invited and accompanied by a staff member, thus
avoiding residents being in the house without a staff person also present.
WORKOUT ROOM / WORK SHOP:
“SAFETY FIRST” is the preeminent message for all residents while in
the workout room / work shop area!
Also, “LEAVE IT IN BETTER CONDITION THAN WHAT YOU FOUND IT!”
Workout Equipment:
 Residents shall use safe form and lifting techniques while using free weights and machines.
 No slamming or dropping of weights allowed.
 Residents shall demonstrate courtesy and respect for other residents by wiping off sweat
and cleaning up weights and machines after use.
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Work Shop:
 All tools, equipment and materials in the work shop are under the express control of the
designated Shop Manager.
 Tools, equipment and materials shall not be taken out of the work shop unless permission
has been obtained from the Shop Manager.
 Tools, equipment and materials shall be returned to their proper storage place after use.
FAMILY VISITATION / RESTORATION
Every man that enters the Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building
Program brings his own personal and unique set of circumstances and issues
concerning his family. Family restoration and visitation shall be assessed by the
Director or Director's designee on a case-by-case basis. Keeping in mind at all
times the best interest the resident himself, the resident‟s family members, other
residents, and the ministry as a whole.
One of the biggest and most powerful lies of God‟s enemy (John 8:44), especially in the
world of addictions is the basic message of, “Hey, don‟t worry about other people; they can take
care of themselves. You deserve to feel good. You don‟t need the pressure of having to do the
„right thing‟ all the time. Go ahead and …”
This message and line of thinking is concentrated self-centeredness! Unfortunately, the
innocent victims who get hurt the most are often the family members who have to stand by
powerless and watch their loved one slip into destruction.
It is the hope and prayer of the Oak Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building
Program to bring about repentance and turn this around through the power of the Holy Spirit.
God himself is a RELATIONSHIP (Father/Son/Spirit) and it brings Him great joy and satisfaction
to see human relationships restored and made new again. With this in mind, the Oak Ridge
Disciple House Christian Character Building Program has established the following guidelines to
encourage and facilitate restoration and reunification between the resident and family members.
“Care Packages” From Family Members:
Family members are encouraged to limit personal care packages being sent to residents
to no more than one simple package per month. The vast majority of men who enter the Oak
Ridge Disciple House Christian Character Building Program have brought emotional & spiritual
injury, pain, and suffering to his family in the past. It is with deliberate intent, to a certain
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degree, of the program that the resident truly and deeply misses his loved ones and the family
that he had previously injured.
First 30 Days – “Blackout”:
Resident will not be allowed any contact with family members as he adjusts to the structure
of the program and begins to work on his own relationship with God first.
Phone Contact With Family Members:
After initial 30 day “blackout”, residents will be allowed to contact family members via phone
call on Wednesday and Saturdays at designated times.
An approved family member contact list will be established by the Director or Director's
designee. Phone calls may be made only to persons identified on the approved list.
Phone calls will be made on the Oak Ridge Disciple House phone and scheduled by a
ministry staff member or house leader.
Phone calls shall be limited to 30 minutes per phone day.
Phone call times are subject to change at anytime based on needs of the program or other
projects being worked on.
If a family member needs to relay critical information regarding any emergency issues to a
resident outside of regular phone times. The family member is free to contact the Director or
designee at any time under these circumstances. The Director or designee will in turn relay
the message or information to the resident in a timely manner while maintaining a proper
balance between the best interest of the resident and smoothly running program operations.
Thursday Evening – “Testify” Nights:
After 30 days in the program, family members are free to come out to the Oak Ridge
Disciple House property and participate in “Testify” night supper and testimonial with the
resident. Family members are encouraged to bring a pot-luck food item to share and contribute
to the pot-luck meal.
Sunday Afternoon Visits:
After 30 days in the program, a resident may become eligible for Sunday afternoon visits
with family members. These visits must be prearranged and specifically cleared with the
Program Director or designee. The following aspects of the visit must be established in
advance:
WHO the visit will be with (Immediate family members only. Friends or acquaintances will not be
approved.)
WHAT activities are planned surrounding the visit
WHERE the visit will be taking place
WHEN the visit will end, and
HOW the resident will be returned to the program at the designated place and time.
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Deviations or changes in the planned visit once approved by the Program Director or
designee will not be allowed.
Three Month Weekend Family Visit:
After three months in the program, at the discretion of the Program Director, a resident
may become eligible for a weekend visit with his family. If approved, the 3 month visit will abide
by the following schedule:
Friday:
(1)
On the Friday morning of the scheduled visit, the family is expected to arrive at the Oak
Ridge Disciple House property at 5:00 a.m. to participate in the morning‟s chapel service.
(2)
After chapel service, the resident may leave the property with his family.
(3)
Resident and family shall return to the property no later than 9:00 p.m. same day.
(4)
Upon return to the property, the resident and family members shall contact the Director or
designee by phone to relay and questions, comments, or concerns with the day‟s visit.
Saturday:
(5)
Family is expected to arrive at the Oak Ridge Disciple House property at 9:15 a.m. to
participate in the morning‟s “Testimony” chapel service.
(6)
After testimony service, the resident may leave the property with his family.
(7)
Resident and family shall return to the property no later than 9:00 p.m. same day.
(8)
Upon return to the property, the resident and family members shall contact the Director or
Director's designee by phone to relay and questions, comments, or concerns with the day‟s
visit.
Sunday:
(9)
Family is expected to arrive at the First Baptist Church, Georgetown, Texas at 9:45 a.m. to
participate in the morning‟s Oak Ridge Disciple House Life Group & 11:00 a.m. main
Worship service.
(10) After main Worship service, the resident may leave with his family.
(11) Resident and family shall return at designated time and designated place for Sunday
evening church service.
Other Family Visits:
Additional family visitation other than these outlined already will be considered by the
Director or designee on a case-by-case basis.

IMPORTANT: Any confrontational, argumentative and/or combative verbal or physical
conduct on either the resident‟s part or a family member‟s part shall be grounds for
immediate termination of the visit and return to Oak Ridge Disciple House property.
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DAILY SCHEDULE
This schedule is subject to change by the Director or Director’s Designee at any time to
accomplish program goals or meet specific needs of others that this ministry serves.
MONDAY – THURSDAY
04:45 a.m.
–
Rise & Shine
05:00 p.m.
–
Clean Up / Dinner
05:00 a.m.
–
Chapel / Verses / Study
06:00 p.m.
–
Church / Class
–
Breakfast After Chapel
Mon.
–
Class on the Ridge
08:00 a.m.
–
Work Assignments
Tues.
–
Celebrate Recovery
12:00 p.m.
–
Lunch
Wed.
–
Church Worship
12:45 p.m.
–
Personal Study / Class
Thurs. –
01:30 p.m.
–
House Chores
02:00 p.m.
–
Free Time
04:00 p.m.
–
12 Step Work
Testify on the Ridge
09:00 p.m.
–
Prayer Circle With ALL
Residents Before Bed
10:00 p.m.
–
Lights Out
05:00 p.m.
–
Clean Up / Dinner
06:00 p.m.
–
Class on the Ridge
09:00 p.m.
–
Prayer Circle With ALL
Residents Before Bed
12:00 p.m.
–
Lights Out
–
Free Time
FRIDAY
06:00 a.m.
–
Rise & Shine
06:30 a.m.
–
Chapel / Verses
–
Breakfast After Chapel
09:00 a.m.
–
Laundry / Personal Study
12:00 p.m.
–
Lunch
–
House Chores After Lunch
–
Free Time After Chores
SATURDAY
08:00 a.m.
–
Rise & Shine
01:00 p.m.
09:30 a.m.
–
Chapel / Individual Testimony
09:00 p.m.
–
Breakfast After Chapel
–
Dust Buster Deep Clean
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
–
Prayer Circle With ALL
Residents Before Bed
–
Lights Out
–
Return / Evening Church Service
–
Prayer Circle With ALL Residents
Before Bed
–
Lights Out
SUNDAY
07:00 a.m.
–
Rise & Shine
08:00 a.m.
–
Leave For Church
12:00 p.m.
–
Family Visitation / Restoration
–
Free Time on The Ridge
06:15 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
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RELAPSE PREVENTION PLAN OVERVIEW
Within the fourth month of the program, every resident will receive a Transition / Relapse
Prevention Plan where he will be expected to begin to document very specific thoughts about
his future and what it will take in order to stay on the straight and narrow path that God has set
before him. Topics addressed and covered in the plan include:
My Life Verse: Documentation of your chosen life verse and how it relates to your ongoing
sobriety.
Daily Affirmations on the Road to Recovery: Based on Celebrate Recovery‟s eight (8)
daily affirmations to start every day off properly.
Warning Signs – Pay Attention: To keep your eyes and mind paying attention of slippery
and dangerous conditions in your life which could lead to a relapse.
Stop & Go: Things to not do (STOP) and things to do (GO).
Hiding the Word of God in My Heart: Looking ahead to potential “open man hole covers”
on your walk and specific verses to cover the dangerous conditions.
Remember The Pain: Don‟t get caught up in the guilt and shame, but you must remember
the pain of your former life.
Change or Die: Evidence/researched based study on what it takes to maintain a changed
pattern of living.
My Recovery From A – Z: Personalized key phrases, words and concepts to help you stay
focused on lessons learned.
The Reality of Our Current Situation:
between the flesh and spirit.
Body – Mind – Spirit / Specific Tasks:
maintain the proper balance in your life.
Picture of and scripture describing the battle
Documentation of specific tasks in order to
Weekly Recovery Goals: Weekly schedule of specific tasks and responsibilities you must
schedule and track.
Long Term Goals: One (1) month, six (6) month, one (1) year, two (2) year, and five (5)
year goals.
Accountability Partners: No less than three (3) accountability partners directly available to
you must be found and signed off on.
“Act as if everything depended on you! Pray and live as if
everything depended on God”
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